Ex-Armymen Possibly Helping Maoists, Says Home Secretary

Union Home Secretary Gopal Krishna Pillai has said that the Maoist objective was to overthrow the Indian state by 2050, possibly with the help of ex-armymen.Speaking at the Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis in

Union Home Secretary Gopal Krishna Pillai has said that the Maoist objective was to overthrow the Indian state by 2050, possibly with the help of ex-armymen.

Speaking at the Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis in New Delhi, he said a detailed analysis of Naxal operations showed that they may be helped by ex-Armymen. Also, documents found showed that the Maoist agenda was to overthrow the Indian state by 2050.

The home secretary said the Maoists were not serious about talks because they weren't under enough pressure to do so. The estimated annual income of Maoists is Rs 1,400 crore.

Right now, they were looking to regroup and build their own army towards their plans. And, Mr Pillai said, they were using administrative vacuum and underdevelopment to do this.

The home secy has also warned that Maoists may move into Bihar as the state has elections coming up and perhaps want to go soft on Maoists.

Analysis of Naxal attacks has revealed detailed and precise planning. Some aspects that point to possible involvement of ex-army and ex-para military personnel: